Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Three Hills has an exciting opportunity for a Health Care Aide to join their Acute Care nursing team! As a Health Care Aide, you will be an important member of a multidisciplinary health care team, demonstrating genuine interest and respect for the patients. To be successful in this position you will demonstrate excellent communication and observational skills, report changes in client care needs and condition to the Charge Nurse. As an HCA and member of our nursing care team, you will demonstrate genuine interest and respect for our patients and utilize your knowledge, skills, and abilities to competently provide direct patient centered care. Three Hills is a small by progressive town located 160 km southeast of Red Deer in central Alberta, taking its name from the three highly visible hills that are situated to the north. The Three Hills Health Centre has ER, Acute, Continuing Care and Rehabilitation departments, along with Public and Community Health and Mental Health. Three Hills is the perfect place for the car enthusiast and hosts a Cruise Weekend every June with a Show and Shine and Drag Racing.
Description:
As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multidisciplinary team, providing personal assistance by supporting activities of daily living and delivering support services to patients (clients, residents) who require short term assistance or ongoing support, in accordance with the patient care plan and facility policies and procedures. In this role, you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers across the continuum of care in home, community, and health care facilities. You will assist nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs; assist with organized activities or programs; and observe and report on patients' mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under the supervision of a regulated health professional, you will assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors, while supporting effective communication with patients and health care professionals. PLEASE NOTE: Until a new hire provides proof of HCA certification, they will be paid at the uncertified pay grade in accordance with the AUPE AUX Collective Agreement.
Classification: Health Care Aide Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Acute Care Primary Location: Three Hills Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time Date Available: 19-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 19-FEB-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 29 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $26.43 Maximum Salary: $29.58 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Active or eligible for registration or practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) as a Health Care Aide, along with proof of education or completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
Additional Required Qualifications:
As required.
Preferred Qualifications:
1-year Health Care Aide working in Acute Care. It’s your move: Safe Client Handling Course. Connect Care Training. Hand Hygiene - Infection Prevention & Control Course.
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Responsibilities
Provide personal assistance and support services to patients in accordance with care plans and facility policies, including help with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety. Work collaboratively with nurses and the multidisciplinary team, observe and report changes in patients’ health and wellbeing, and help maintain a safe care environment.
Requirements
Applicants must be active or eligible to register or hold a practice permit as a Health Care Aide with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta, and provide proof of education or complete a Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire. One year of acute care experience is preferred; Safe Client Handling, Connect Care, and Hand Hygiene - Infection Prevention and Control courses are also noted.
Skills
- Patient-Centered Care
- Activities Of Daily Living Support
- Personal Care
- Hygiene Assistance
- Nutrition Support
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Safety
- Observation And Reporting
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Infection Prevention And Control
- Safe Client Handling
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Keywords
- Health Care Aide
- Acute Care
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Patient-Centered Care
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Personal Assistance
- Patient Care Plan
- Hygiene
- Nutrition
- Mobility
- Recreation
- Patient Safety
- Mood And Wellbeing Observation
- Change In Patient Condition Reporting
- Routine Nursing Care
- Caregiver Collaboration
- Safe Environment
- College Of LPNs And HCAs Of Alberta
- Health Care Aide Certificate
- Safe Client Handling Course
- Connect Care Training
- Hand Hygiene
- Infection Prevention And Control
- AUPE AUX Collective Agreement
